MS Bar Multistate Performance 2

Question 1

On the MPT, what is the primary purpose of the "File" provided to examinees?

Accepted Answer

It contains the factual documents specific to the client's case

Answer

The File holds case-specific factual materials such as memos, transcripts, and correspondence, while the Library holds the legal authorities.

Question 2

An MPT task memo asks for a persuasive brief to a trial court. Which writing approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Argue the client's position while addressing adverse authority

Answer

A persuasive brief advocates for the client but must still confront and distinguish adverse authority rather than ignore it.

Question 3

How much time is allotted for each MPT item on the Mississippi Bar Exam?

Accepted Answer

90 minutes

Answer

Each MPT task is designed to be completed in 90 minutes.

Question 4

While reading the MPT Library, you find a case from a jurisdiction outside the fictional state of Franklin. How should you treat it?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as persuasive authority unless the materials indicate otherwise

Answer

Out-of-jurisdiction cases in the Library are generally persuasive, not binding, and were included because they are useful to the analysis.

Question 5

The task memo instructs you to write only the argument section of a brief and omit the statement of facts. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Follow the memo and draft only the argument section

Answer

MPT graders score adherence to the task memo's instructions, so omitting sections you were told to omit is required.

(MS Bar) Mississippi Bar Exam Practice Test